Students

Explore the Student Page

This page includes valuable resources to understand the educational and regulatory landscape of the profession in Canada, offers opportunities to exchange with like-minded students, grow your network of possibilities, pursue education, learn about student bursary programs or competitions, and much more.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at info@cdha.ca.

President’s Video Message

Letter to Students

For all of you excited to begin contributing to good oral health for all Canadians.

Read the letter

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness

Are you planning to practise in a small city with fewer than 30,000 inhabitants? Did you receive federal student loans during your dental hygiene education? You may qualify for loan forgiveness up to $15,000 over a maximum of 5 years. Learn more and apply

CDHA/CJDH Student Writing Competition

Enter our student writing competition, proudly sponsored by Philips Sonicare, and nourish the budding author in you! Learn More

Top Tips to Graduation

The top tips to graduation and beyond are some suggestions to keep you on track and motivated plus help you cover all the things you need in order to graduate and start practising.
Read More

Student Presentations from CDHA

Please download the 2025–2026 introductory student presentation using the link below:
[ PPT file ]

Please download the 2025 graduating student presentation using the link below:
[ PPT file ]

Student Leadership Program

CDHA’s student leadership program involves students who were selected to serve as student representatives from each recognized dental hygiene program in Canada. Apply or learn more.